Pre-Paramedic Studies
This course aims to give students the opportunity to gain employment with the HSE, private agencies or nursing homes in the Healthcare sector. It will also enable students to explore whether the pre-hospital care field is a suitable area for them, while gaining essential life skills in a structured programme.
| Award Name | Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | Major |
| Awarding Body | QQI |
| NFQ Level | Level 5 NFQ |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Level 5 Certificate (Level 5 NFQ) | Major | QQI | Level 5 NFQ |
Duration
1 year full-time, September to May.
Entry Requirements
It is desirable that students should be of Leaving Certificate Standard or have achieved an Applied Leaving Certificate with Distinction. Portlaoise Institute welcomes applications from mature students. Mature students are assessed on their merits and do not require the above qualifications.
All students are required to complete an assessment before commencing a Further Education course in Portlaoise Institute. This assessment confirms if the student has the required level of English and Maths (if applicable) to complete a Level 5 course.
Careers / Further progression
Career Opportunities:
On successful completion of the Health Service Skills course students may seek employment with the HSE, private agencies or nursing homes in the Healthcare sector.
Higher Education Progression
Here are examples of courses students can progress to based on successful completion:
Examples of courses you can progress to:
CW116 Pharmacy Technician Studies IT Carlow NFQ Level 6
CW106 Physiology and Health Science IT Carlow NFQ Level 6
WD188 Applied Health Care Waterford IT NFQ Level 7
WD175 Pharmaceutical Science Waterford IT NFQ Level 7
CW758 Applied Social Studies – Professional Social Care IT Carlow NFQ Level 8
*Places are not guaranteed in these institutes and are subject to students meeting certain criteria. Please consult the individual college websites for more information on application. Information available also at www.cao.ie
Further information
All learners are required to pay the following:
An acceptance fee of €50, to be paid when offered a place on a course.
Other costs (books, exams, equipment, professional membership fees, optional training etc.) are also payable. These costs vary depending on the course chosen. Information on costs is provided during Induction.
The website http://hea.ie/funding-governance-performance/funding/student-finance/ is the go to website for information on funding your studies.
The website https://susi.ie/ is where you can go to apply for grants.
Yes
Applications usually begin in late January, early applications are always advisable to avoid classes filling up and increase your chances of getting a position.
Students may also progress to further study through the Higher Education Links Scheme both in Ireland and the UK in Healthcare, Paramedic or Nursing.
Additional Certificates
Patient Manual Handling
First Aid Responder (QQI Level 5 Module)
Programme of Study*
Care Support
Infection Prevention and Control
Customer Service
Work Experience
Emergency Department Care Skills
Care Skills
Care of the Older Person
Safety & Health at Work
Pallitative Care Support
First Aid Response
*Modules subject to change
5M3782 - Health Service Skills
Award: Level 5 Certificate in Health Service Skills - 5M3782
Portlaoise Institute,
Mountrath Road,
Portlaoise,
Co. Laois.
R32 H392
email: info@portlaoiseinstitute.ie
Course Coodinator
Keith McClean
Email: kmclearn@portlaoisecollege.ie